Norwegian 2018 (Bibelen - Guds Ord Hverdagsbibelen (Hermon Forlag))
Herrens Ord kom og det lød slik: «Stem i en klagesang, Esekiel. Klag over Tyrus’ konge og si til ham at Jeg sier dette: ‘Du godkjente handelen som ble gjort i Tyrus og var full av visdom. Du var fullkommen i skjønnhet. Du bodde i Edens hage, Guds hage. Du dekket deg med alle slags edelsteiner i mange farger: rubin, topas og diamant, beryll, onyks og jaspis, safir, turkis og smaragd med gull – alt vakkert skapt for deg. De ble gitt deg den dagen du ble skapt. Du var en salvet mektig engel med tildekkende vinger. Jeg hadde satt deg på Guds hellige berg, der du gikk blant skinnende steiner.
What Does This Mean?
This verse introduces a message from the Lord to Ezekiel. The Lord is speaking, and the key message is the beginning of a new prophecy about a specific subject, which continues in the following verses.
Explained for Children
Imagine you're playing with your toys and suddenly your mom calls you. She has something important to say. That's what's happening here. God is calling Ezekiel to say something really important.
Historical Background
Ezekiel, a prophet, wrote this during his time in exile in Babylon in the 6th century BCE. He was communicating God's messages to the Israelites who were also in exile, reminding them of God's presence and the consequences of their actions.
Living It Out Today
Imagine you're starting a new project at school. Before you begin, your teacher gives you clear instructions about what you need to do. Just like that, this verse shows how God is about to give Ezekiel a clear message, guiding him on what he needs to communicate.
Ezekiel was a prophet of the Old Testament who lived during the Babylonian exile in the 6th century BCE. He received and delivered messages from God to the Israelites.
What is the main theme of Ezekiel's prophecy?
Ezekiel's prophecies often focused on the judgment of God on Israel and other nations, as well as the promise of restoration and future glory for Israel.
Why was Ezekiel in Babylon?
Ezekiel was part of the group of Israelites who were taken captive by the Babylonians, and he lived and prophesied in Babylon.
What was the purpose of God's message to Ezekiel?
God's message to Ezekiel was to communicate His will and judgment to the people, often to bring them back to Him or to show them the consequences of their actions.